Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind
“How one man's failed dream became a generation's worst nightmare”
Synopsis
The untold story of Charles Manson's obsession to become a rock star, his rise in the LA music scene, the celebrities who championed his music, his tragic friendship with The Beach Boys' Dennis Wilson and his descent into violence and chaos once his dreams fell apart.
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Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-08-13
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Dianne Lake
Self - Manson Family Member
Gregg Jakobson
Self - Los Angeles Songwriter
Phil Kaufman
Self - Charles Manson Associate
Stephen Desper
Self - Beach Boys' In-House Engineer
Ernie Knapp
Self - West Coast Guitarist
Charles Manson
Self (archive footage)
Roman Polanski
Self (archive footage)
Simon Wells
Self - Charles Manson Biographer
Jeff Guinn
Self - Charles Manson Biographer
Domenic Priore
Self - Author, 'Riot on the Sunset Strip'
Thomas Arnold
Narrator (voice)
Bob Dylan
Self (archive footage)
George Harrison
Self (archive footage)
John F. Kennedy
Self (archive footage)
Robert F. Kennedy
Self (archive footage)
Martin Luther King Jr.
Self (archive footage)
Timothy Leary
Self (archive footage)
John Lennon
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 13, 2019
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom O'Dell
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom O'Dell
- Original Score
- Chris Ingham
- Original Title
- Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Spiritlevel Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom O'Dell
Tom O'Dell
Chris Ingham
Tom O'Dell
Elio Espana, Tom O'Dell
Department Leadership Roster
Tom O'Dell
Editor
Tom O'Dell
Writer
Tom O'Dell
Director
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind about?
The untold story of Charles Manson's obsession to become a rock star, his rise in the LA music scene, the celebrities who championed his music, his tragic friendship with The Beach Boys' Dennis Wilson and his descent into violence and chaos once his dreams fell apart.
Who directed Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind?
Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind was directed by Tom O'Dell.
Who stars in Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind?
The principal cast of Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind includes Dianne Lake, Gregg Jakobson, Phil Kaufman, Stephen Desper, Ernie Knapp.
When was Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind released and how long is it?
Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind was composed by Chris Ingham.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind?
Manson: Music from an Unsound Mind holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).